boffen
Established
I sort of want a new lens for my R3m, but I'm not really sure If I want a 50mm or a 75/90mm lens.
50mm positives
A 50mm gives me more buying options, at least as far as buying used in Norway goes. I also imagine framing being easier and faster on the R3m, seeing as the 40mm framelines can be hard to see if quickly trying to snap a photo.
50mm negatives
40mm and 50mm isn't that big a difference.
75/90mm positives
Big difference from 40mm. Great for portraits and for situations where being close to the subject is difficult.
75mm/90mm
Hard to find in Norway at a reasonable price.
I have no idea what to go for, luckily I have plenty of time to decide. My budget is at about 1200 bucks, used or new.
50mm positives
A 50mm gives me more buying options, at least as far as buying used in Norway goes. I also imagine framing being easier and faster on the R3m, seeing as the 40mm framelines can be hard to see if quickly trying to snap a photo.
50mm negatives
40mm and 50mm isn't that big a difference.
75/90mm positives
Big difference from 40mm. Great for portraits and for situations where being close to the subject is difficult.
75mm/90mm
Hard to find in Norway at a reasonable price.
I have no idea what to go for, luckily I have plenty of time to decide. My budget is at about 1200 bucks, used or new.
kshapero
South Florida Man
The 50 mm frameline on the R3M is really wonderful.
agoglanian
Reconnected.
Why don't you unload the 40mm and pick up the 50mm Nokton f/1.1? You'd come in way under budget and then you could get a nice 35 skopar or something + a viewfinder.
Jockos
Well-known
When i got my first DSLR I only had a 50mm which equivivalated to ~80mm on the crop sensor. I went with this combo for about a year, and enjoyed it very much.
When i got my RF, the first lens I got was a 75 Heliar but it's to slow mostly, that's why I got the Nokton 50/1.1. On film, it's just not as easy to switch ISO on the fly.
The aperture is slowish at 2.5, and also it requires a faster shutter speed, so it's very much a loose loose situation. Still, I wont get rid of it, because I love the perspective of short tele, I just don't expect to use it as often as the Nokton.
Since you already have the 40, I really think you should get a 75 or 90. A short tele is always nice to have.
When i got my RF, the first lens I got was a 75 Heliar but it's to slow mostly, that's why I got the Nokton 50/1.1. On film, it's just not as easy to switch ISO on the fly.
The aperture is slowish at 2.5, and also it requires a faster shutter speed, so it's very much a loose loose situation. Still, I wont get rid of it, because I love the perspective of short tele, I just don't expect to use it as often as the Nokton.
Since you already have the 40, I really think you should get a 75 or 90. A short tele is always nice to have.
thegman
Veteran
Personally, I think if you've got a 40mm, there is not a whole lot of point in getting a 50mm, unless you're after old-school character, and buy a lens with that in mind.
If I had a 40mm, I'd be looking at getting a 75mm.
If I had a 40mm, I'd be looking at getting a 75mm.
ctham
Member
I'd go with this too, unless you love the 40 a lot. I prefer to shoot with a 35 and 50, and while it doesn't sound like it's very different, I just couldn't get used to the 40. It was either too wide, or too narrow.
If you wanna keep the 50, then the CV 75/1.8 has gotten good reviews, and comes in well under your budget.
agoglanian
Reconnected.
Yep same here. I'm a 28/35/50 fan. Longer than that, I'll use my SLRs. I am just shooting 35 and 50mm right now and It's wonderful 
Though I'm on an R2 so it's slightly different.
Though I'm on an R2 so it's slightly different.boffen
Established
I've been shooting with a 28 and 50 on my Nikon D300 since I got it a month after it was released, and never felt the need for more tele/wide angle (this is the main reason why I went for the R3), but now I sort of want a lens that's more portrait oriented. From pictures I've seen, both the Nokton 50 and the 75 seems to do portraits well, though.
Edit: Oh, and I sold said D300 and I'm now waiting for a X100.
Edit: Oh, and I sold said D300 and I'm now waiting for a X100.
jaredangle
Photojournalist
Perhaps you should try for the CV 75mm f/1.8? I feel that even after taxes/VAT, it would come in a little bit under $1200. I think Stephen has it for about $800 before taxes.
hipsterdufus
Photographer?
I can't imagine the screwmount Elmar 90mm f4 is that expensive, even in Norway. I got mine for $100. If you really decide you love the focal length, you can always get a more expensive 90mm later. Just remember, you'll need a screwmount to M adapter.
mfogiel
Veteran
The R3x is a great body for the 75mm frame, particularly if you add a magnifier. A 40 and 75mm combo would be perfect for this body, and you do not need to spend much on a great 75mm lens - get the 75/2.5 Heliar with an adapter. You should find it relatively cheap second hand. I think I paid 350 USD for mine new. As an alternative, swap your 40mm for a good 50mm lens- possibly a compact one - if you like the sonnar look, then the C Sonnar would be ideal for its overall performance and size.